Demonstrated during development at the 2008 Decfest, the new amplifier is finally completed and going into production! As always, before it gets linked to the main tube menu on the site, forum readers get to see it first!

We call it the Mini Torii SE (SE stands for Single Ended) Mini Torii because it not only looks like a mini version of our Torii Mk II amplifier but also has many of it's sonic hallmarks.

It has a defeatable (btw does anyone know how to spell defeatable?) treble control that took me months to get right. It was implemented with a dual purpose in mind. A) Single Driver applications that lean towards being bright and B) Radio and or internet radio where lower quality is most irritating in the top end.

It also has something special for people who like to bi-amp, like with an open baffle where more than one driver is used.

I'll be adding more information to the web page as time allows, and be happy to answer questions here (or by e-mail or phone).

Nothing wrong with chickenhead knobs. You could always swap them if you are offended. If you're going for the chickenhead look though, you need the rockers to look the part, and a colored faceted crystal with chrome bezel for power indicator. And maybe tolex covered base. :)

I WONDER HOW IT WOULD SOUND WITH THE EX TRANSFORMERS WITH 89DB 8 OHM SPEAKERS

WHICH DECWARE SPEAKER WOULD DO BEST WITH IT?

It will sound however you make it sound, pending what tubes you roll in it. The sound will be good. The Mini Torii SE is not bothered by crossover networks.

If you mean how will it perform with 89dB 8 ohm speakers using the EX transformers, the answer is: It will perform similar to your Taboo with similar power. It will have slightly better bass control. Top end is adjustable.

Just for kicks we hooked it up last night to a pair of Infinity speakers that are rated at 89dB 8 ohms. They are 3 way speakers with 2 - 10 inch woofers per side, a dome midrange, ribbon tweeter. The Mini Torii SE did an admirable job of driving them to a usable listening level.

Also, the Mini Torii SE with the standard transformers was put on the same speakers and actually drove them equally well.